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Spider Pavilion at Natural History Museum
SEPTEMBER 17 - NOVEMBER 26: Walk among spiders and their magnificent webs in this unique, open-air experience. Talk to educators and see enclosed habitats of tarantulas, wolf spiders, and jumping spider.
Big Bear Snow Play – Snow Tubing & Glow Tubing in California
NOW - APRIL: Big Bear Snow Play has the longest tubing runs in Southern California! Open daily, 10am - 4pm. Night tubing is available Fridays, Saturdays and holiday periods from 5-9pm.
Circus Vargas Bonjour Paris in Lakewood
NOVEMBER 3-27: Discount code inside! Circus Vargas presents their all-new 2023 production, Bonjour Paris! A must-see Parisian-style circus production featuring world-renowned performers, aerialists acrobats, and more.
Free Family Events at Lincoln Park in Long Beach
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER: Join the City of Long Beach for free family events at Lincoln Park. Weekly activities include Tuesday Walking Group, Wednesday Intro to Fitness with Park Equipment, Friday Play Date in the Park, and Friday Come & Dance. Game Night on November 28 and December 21. Movie Night on December 28.
Imaginarium at the Fairplex in Pomona
NOVEMBER 17 - JANUARY 7: Discover a world where fantasy meets holiday cheer at Imaginarium — Southern California's largest holiday and fantasyland light show.
The Fans Strike Back: A Star Wars Fan Exhibition in Santa Monica
OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 30: An exhibition featuring more than 600 official items from the Star Wars Universe collected by fans and displayed for fans. Immerse yourself in a galaxy far, far away and see photos, posters, costumes, figures, and models of different types and sizes.
Hikari – A Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 30: Go on a cozy wagon ride around the festively lit farm that will take you to the Land of a Thousand Lanterns. Walk and wander through light displays with photo ops throughout. After the wagon ride, make your down to the Gingerbread Forest for live music, barnyard animals, arts and crafts, and meet Santa!
A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa
NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 24: Join all your favorite Dickens characters—Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come, and of course, everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge.
Capistrano Lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano
DECEMBER 2-30: Enjoy performances by Dickens-era Carolers and take selfies with Santa. Visit the Serra Chapel open after hours, California’s most historic chapel. Enjoy the Mission in lights, community Christmas trees around the grounds, extended holiday shopping hours in the Mission Store and more. Kids craft vendor and sweet treat vendor will be available on select days as well as surprise performances.
Holiday Bash Family Rave in Santa Ana
DECEMBER 3: Groove to awesome house, techno, dnb music on a multi-sensory dance floor filled with bubbles, confetti, balloons, and parachute dance finale. There's also a crafting area, fun activities, and bar (for grown-ups).
Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at Pantages Theatre
DECEMBER 6-17: Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical features the hit songs "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas." Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos.
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour at City National Grove of Anaheim
December 7: Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party!
A Cinderella Christmas at Laguna Playhouse
DECEMBER 7-29: A wild, wacky, and interactive holiday event featuring all of your favorite characters, A Cinderella Christmas sets the age-old fairytale of Cinderella to modern music, with a comical twist and incredible magic!
Festival Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker in Irvine
DECEMBER 9-24: Festival Ballet Theatre's family-friendly production of The Nutcracker features colorful scenery and dazzling costumes, making this age-old tradition sparkle like new.
123 Andrés at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
DECEMBER 9-10: 123 Andrés (pronounced “uno, dos, tres, Andrés) is an interactive family show designed to provide a fun opportunity for kids to learn another culture and language. Husband-wife duo Andrés and Christina are well-renowned for their tuneful songs and upbeat performances to cultivate an educational and entertaining experience for families.
Apollo Lighting at Columbia Memorial Space Center
DECEMBER 9: Be part of CMSC's Apollo Capsule annual lighting event! Listen to your favorite holiday tunes performed by TubaChristmas, followed by the lighting of the Apollo capsule and a STEM-filled holiday adventure with interactive activities for all ages.
Holidays Around the World at Segerstrom
DECEMBER 10: Enjoy a variety of live performances from local music acts and dance groups that celebrate holiday traditions from around the world.
Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
DECEMBER 19-24: Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic.
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